Rediscover the joy of creating art in friendly weekly classes for beginners and improvers.
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Learn pencil, watercolour, acrylic and mixed media in our welcoming 12-week courses. All materials included.
Taught in small groups of up to 16 students our classes guide you through pencil work, composition, perspective, watercolour, acrylic and mixed media, helping you build confidence, learn new techniques and reconnect with creativity.
Join us this summer! There's still time to enjoy our remaining Summer Term classes before they finish on 29 July 2026.
What's new this Autumn?
What's new this Autumn?
Our new term starts in September, so book now!
We only host maximum of 16 students per class (so we can maximise one-to-one tutoring), so enrolment is essential to reserve your place.
Padbury art classes run on Mondays and Wednesdays - 10am to 1pm.
Amazing work from Art Friends students:
Week 1 - Pencil introduction. Working with pencils HB-8B
Week 2 - We explored portraiture in chalk pastels in the style of Degas
Week 3 - Lowry visited Buckingham with our artworks painted in ink
Week 4 - Amazing Klimt. We worked in watercolour and added gold pen for details!
Week 5 - We explored oil pastels. Working with smudging sticks to blend
Week 6 - Delicate watercolour in the style of Beatrix Potter, working with washes and pen
Week 7 - J.M.W Turner joined us inspirationally with our watercolour art of the canals
Week 8 - Watercolour glazing. Looking at the art of Paul Klee, inspiring our paintings and colour palette
Week 9 - Bonfire night painted with acrylic in impasto, using thick layers and palette knife. Inspiration Vincent van Gogh
Week 10 - We culminated our Autumn term in acrylic. Stormy skies in the style of David Hockney
These are all artworks from the students of Art Friends!
Most of our students start with little or no previous art experience.
Our friendly classes are designed for beginners and improvers alike, with step-by-step guidance to help you develop new skills, build confidence and enjoy every stage of your creative journey.
Check back regularly to see our latest curriculum, upcoming classes and new workshops.
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